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ACC Media Days are officially in the books, and there's plenty to unpack, from coaching hot seats and quarterback battles to the storylines that will shape the conference race in 2026. But the name generating the most buzz right now isn't even in the ACC: Notre Dame QB CJ Carr is entering the season as a legitimate Heisman contender after a breakout freshman campaign, and the college football world is taking notice. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live to break down all of it, including the ACC media day fallout, what Carr's rise means for Notre Dame's playoff hopes, and how the early season buzz is already shaping betting markets. Plus, the guys are opening it up to your college football betting questions, so bring your lines, your futures bets, and anything else on your mind as we get closer to kickoff.

Hail to the Commanders! Ari Meirov's special Spotlight Guest of the Week is the newly minted Offensive Coordinator for the Washington Commanders, David Blough! David discusses playing in the NFL for the Lions & Cardinals, his 1st NFL completion being a touchdown on Thanksgiving, working with Dan Campbell, what to expect from Jayden Daniels this season and a whole lot more! 00:00 - Cold open 02:23 - Interview Begins 03:32 - Purdue & Drew Brees Dreams 04:43 - Playing for Jeff Brohm 05:51 - Undrafted & Traded to Detroit 07:45 - Thanksgiving Day Starting Debut 08:11 - Learning from Matthew Stafford 11:21 - Stafford's Incredible Generosity Story 13:22 - Jared Goff 15:02 - Hidden Player Stories 17:14 - Wife's Olympic Dreams Realized 18:42 - Campbell's Amazing Team Leadership 20:49 - Transitioning from Playing to Coaching 22:30 - Breaking into Washington Staff 24:36 - Dan Quinn's Coach Development 26:49 - First Impressions of Jayden Daniels 28:54 - Building the Quarterback Room 30:14 - Playoff Rematch vs. Lions 32:05 - FanDuel Ad Break 33:19 - Daniels Year 3 Outlook 35:22 - Accuracy Battles at Practice 36:08 - Taking the Coordinator Reins 37:07 - Blending Elite Coaching Schemes 40:10 - Dan Campbell's Elite Consistency 43:23 - Growing with Ben Johnson 47:06 - Designer Culture Philosophy 48:59 - Maximizing Offensive Probabilities 50:19 - Jayden Daniels Mental Evolution 52:46 - Future Spotlight Nominations 54:44 - Interview Wrap-up --------------------- It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Knish & Powers for a LIVE reaction to Big 12 Media Days as they break down ESPN's newly released FPI rankings and preseason coaching poll. Which Big 12 programs are trending up, and who's on the hot seat before the season even starts? We're diving into team-by-team storylines, coach quotes from the podium, and what it all means for the 2026 season. Catch the guys live every week as they break down the biggest stories in college football, betting angles, and more — all presented by FanDuel.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the New England Patriots ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and ClevTA preview the Arizona Cardinals ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

NFL Spotlight is back with another exciting Spotlight Guest. This week Ari Meirov welcomes Browns Defensive Coordinator Mike "Rudy" Rutenberg to the show. Rudy shares his story of how he became the man in charge of the Cleveland defense. He talks working for Joe Gibbs, his bond with Robert Saleh, and why he loves Quincy Williams. 00:00 - Cold open 00:26 - Show Introduction  02:09 - Start of interview  05:04 - Sleeping on Vinny Cerrato's Couch  05:53 - Working with Joe Gibbs  06:55 - Relentless Fight & Work Mentality  08:24 - Madden's Advice & UCLA Move  09:58 - Coaching Protocol & Staff Value  10:50 - Maintaining a Steel Chin  15:14 - Gus Bradley Precision & Detail  16:46 - Country Music with Robert Saleh  18:53 - Elite 2017 Jaguars Defense  20:43 - Focusing on Lombardi Trophy  21:45 - FanDuel / Browns QB Battle 26:14 - Richard Sherman Player Collaboration  28:55 - Family Relocations and Sacrifices  31:09 - Linebacker Room Brotherhood  33:20 - Brotherhood with Jeff Ulbrich  35:40 - Aaron Rodgers' Scout Team Resiliency  37:48 - Arriving in Cleveland  39:47 - High-Fiving on the Treadmill  42:14 - Hall of Fame Connection  43:53 - Jared Verse's Energy  45:13 - Future Spotlight Nomination  46:28 - Interview Wrap-up  46:58 - Post-Interview Analysis  48:58 - Show Wrap-up It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

G-Stack and ClevTA preview the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

The wait is over! Brad Powers and Joey Knish are live to break down everything happening around college football as we get closer to the 2026 season. From Week 1 matchups and preseason win totals to recruiting, coaching storylines, futures, and the biggest questions surrounding the sport, this is an open college football discussion covering anything and everything on the minds of fans and bettors. Whether you're looking for betting insight, season predictions, or just want to talk college football, join the live chat and be part of the conversation.

G-Stack and ClevTA preview the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and ClevTA preview the Houston Texans ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at a bunch of interesting markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Hitman preview the New Orleans Saints ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Jordyn Tyson's Receiving Yards market, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Hitman preview the Chicago Bears ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Luther Burden's Receiving Yards Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Hitman preview the Washington Commanders ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at the Defensive Rookie of the Year market, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Hitman preview the San Francisco 49ers ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at the Defensive Player of the Year market, and discussing their expectations for the year.

Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of The Week is the first media member we have had in ages - it is The Athletic's NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler. Dane shares how his journey to win a Super Bowl morphed into the most in-depth draft research work you can find in the business. He shares how "The Beast" came to be and why it isn't slowing down anytime soon. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:26 - Show Introduction 02:22 - Start of interview 04:13 - Northeast Ohio Roots & Choosing Football 07:39 - Mount Union Education 11:05 - Creating the First Draft Guide & Early Team Scouting Goals 13:49 - First NFL Combine Memories 15:49 - Choosing the Media Path Over Team Front Office Opportunities 19:56 - Inside the Patriots Front Office: Bill Belichick's Handwritten Lockout Note 22:46 - The Origins & Massive Evolution of "The Beast" 24:42 - Joining The Athletic & Ramping Up Advanced Draft Coverage 27:40 - Tracking 2,000+ Prospects 28:35 - Finding Diamonds in the Rough & The Draft's Human Element 30:47 - Uncovering Deep Player Backgrounds 35:31 - The Hardest Part of the Draft Cycle 38:30 - Networking on the Road: How Many Sources It Takes to Build the Guide 41:42 - Nationwide Billboards 44:01 - FanDuel Ad Break & Early 2027 First Overall Pick Odds 47:43 - Analyzing the Brendan Sorby Gambling & Supplemental Draft Decision 57:00 - Early 2027 Quarterback Projections: Setting the Over/Under Line 1:00:38 - Who deserves a spotlight? It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

G-Stack and Judah preview the Carolina Panthers ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Tetairoa McMillan's Receiving Yards Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Judah preview the LA Rams ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Offensive Player of the Year markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Judah preview the LA Chargers ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Ladd McConkey's Receiving Yards Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

The biggest college football games of the 2026 season are already on the board, and Brad Powers and Joey Knish are breaking down the early betting lines from FanDuel. From Ohio State vs. Texas and Michigan vs. Oklahoma to Georgia vs. Alabama, Notre Dame vs. Miami, LSU vs. Ole Miss, and the annual showdown between Ohio State and Michigan, the guys discuss which numbers stand out, where the betting value could develop, and which games they're willing to bet months before kickoff. Is Texas the right favorite against Ohio State? Can Michigan bounce back against Oklahoma? Is Georgia undervalued against Alabama? And which early line offers the best value on the entire board? Plus, Brad and Joey reveal their favorite bets, discuss how they expect these numbers to move throughout the offseason, and explain the importance of betting Game of the Year markets before the rest of the market catches up.

G-Stack and Judah preview the Detroit Lions ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Jahmyr Gibbs' Rushing Yards Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Hitman preview the New York Giants ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Jaxson Dart's Season-Long Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Hitman preview the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Season-Long Receiving Yards Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Hitman preview the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Justin Jefferson's Season-Long Receiving Yard markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is riding high from a Super Bowl victory: it's the Seattle Seahawks Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Jake Peetz! Jake shares his unorthodox path from working in college, the NBA and in new position groups he didn't know, to helping run a high-powered offense led by Sam Darnold. 00:00 - Cold Open 00:48 - Show Introduction 02:21 - Interview Begins: Super Bowl Ring Reflection 05:18 - Walking on at Nebraska & Bill Callahan's Mentorship 07:34 - Surprise NBA Phone Call 09:58 - Life with the Indiana Pacers & Managing NBA Personalities 12:05 - Unpaid Intern Grind & Training NBA Stars 14:51 - Breaking into NFL Scouting 17:20 - FanDuel Ad Break & NFC West Divisional Outlook 20:55 - Process & Accountability: Working for Nick Saban 22:44 - The Interview with Sean McVay 25:59 - The 2016 Raiders Playoff Run & Connor Cook's Historic Start 28:27 - Transitioning to Running Backs Coach with Christian McCaffrey 32:14 - McCaffrey's Blockbuster Trade to SF 33:21 - 2022 Rams Adversity & Baker Mayfield 36:57 - The Dramatic Two-Minute Drive vs. Las Vegas 39:25 - Stafford's Prophecy & The 2023 Rams Playoff Push 4 42:50 - Joining Mike Macdonald's Staff with the Seattle Seahawks 45:44 - Roster Alignment
 47:53 - Managing High-Stress Rivalries
 51:18 - Balancing NFL Coaching with a Large Family 53:46 - Spotlighting Seattle Analytics Director Brian Eayrs It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

G-Stack and Hitman preview the Buffalo Bills ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Josh Allen's Season-Long Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Defensive Player of the Year markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Emeka Egbuka's Season-Long Receiving Yards Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Miami Dolphins ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at De'Von Achane's Season-Long Rushing Yards Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Saquon Barkley's Rushing Season-Long Touchdowns Over/Under markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Tennessee Titans ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at 'Rookie to have the Most Receiving Yards' markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

The 2027 quarterback class is already generating massive hype, but could it actually become the greatest QB class in NFL Draft history? Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the top quarterback prospects expected to headline the 2027 NFL Draft, including Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, LaNorris Sellers, CJ Bailey, Nico Iamaleava, Fernando Mendoza, Josh Hoover and more. Would Arch Manning really be the No. 1 overall pick if the draft happened today? Is CJ Carr the safest quarterback prospect in college football? Could Dante Moore ultimately become the best NFL quarterback from this class? The guys rank their top quarterback prospects, debate where the consensus is getting certain players wrong, and make bold predictions about how many quarterbacks could be selected in the first round and first three rounds of the NFL Draft. They also discuss elite non-quarterback prospects like Jeremiah Smith, Leonard Moore and Dylan Stewart, and whether the 2027 NFL Draft could become one of the most talented draft classes in recent memory. Will this quarterback group live up to the hype, or are expectations already getting out of control?

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Denver Broncos ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Jaytlen Waddle's Receiving Yards markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

Cowboys Klayton Adams Shares His Journey To Becoming Dallas' Offensive Coordinator

Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Klayton Adams! Klayton shares how he went from playing at Boise State to learning how to coach from legends at the college and NFL level. He explains why offensive line coaches are often overlooked and discusses Javonte Williams + George Pickens' huge seasons. 00:00 - Cold Open 02:44 - Interview Begins 03:27 - Frank Ross's Spotlight Shoutout 06:05 - Early Life & Journey to Boise State 07:51 - Journalism Major 08:41 - The 5-Foot Center Fake News on Google 09:50 - Climbing the College Coaching Ladder 13:34 - Deciding to Make the Jump to the NFL 15:29 - Leadership Development & Mentors 17:36 - Joining the Colts Staff in 2019 19:52 - FanDuel & NFC East Odds 22:26 - Walking Into a Loaded Colts Coaching Staff 26:25 - Reflecting on the 2019 Colorado Departure 27:38 - The Shocking Andrew Luck Retirement 30:05 - Career Progression 31:22 - Hired by Cardinals 33:45 - Rushing & Protection Core Principles 34:02 - Why Aren't There More O-Line Offensive Coordinators? 36:34 - Becoming the Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator 38:26 - Working & Preparing the Weekly Game Plan with Schottenheimer 42:24 - The Role & Impact of Non-Playcalling Coordinators 42:59 - Schottenheimer's High Praise for Year 2 45:32 - Staying Even-Keeled & Managing Increased Responsibilities 46:07 - Javonte Williams' Incredible Bounce-Back Season 47:40 - George Pickens 2025 Season 50:37 - Blocked by Cowboys for Eagles OC Opening 52:08 - Who Deserves a Spotlight? It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at MVP markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Rob Pizzola preview the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at Offensive Player of the Year markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including looking at 'which QB will start week 1' markets, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the New York Jets ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including DROY, and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets and discussing their expectations for the year.

G-Stack and Austin Mock preview the Green Bay Packets ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season, taking a look at various betting markets, including DPOY, and discussing their expectations for the year.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA — and he's playing in 2026. Powers and Knish break down the ruling, what it means for NCAA enforcement, and whether this sets a precedent that blows the whole system open. Sorsby admitted to placing roughly $90,000 in bets over four years, including wagers on his own Indiana team, and was declared permanently ineligible — until a Texas judge stepped in and handed him a two-game suspension instead. We get into the legal angles, the gambling addiction framing, the role of superstar attorney Jeffrey Kessler, and what happens next as the NCAA eyes an appeal. Is the NCAA's enforcement model broken beyond repair? Hit the Books.

In this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish dive into one of the most debated topics in all of college football right now: which head coaches are actually being overrated by the market, the media, and fan perception. The conversation gets heated quickly as they break down the gap between reputation and real results across the sport. Mario Cristobal at Miami comes under the microscope, with discussion around elite recruiting versus actual on-field execution and whether the results truly match the hype. Dabo Swinney's Clemson tenure is also heavily debated, especially as questions continue to grow around whether the program has adapted enough to modern college football after recent down years. The guys also take aim at Lincoln Riley and whether his offensive brilliance is being overshadowed by deeper program-building concerns at USC, especially after expectations shifted following his arrival. Coach Prime and Colorado are brought into the mix as well, focusing on whether early momentum can realistically be sustained in the new transfer portal era or if regression is coming. From there, the debate escalates into some of the biggest names in the sport. Steve Sarkisian at Texas is questioned in terms of win consistency versus roster talent and program investment, while Kirby Smart at Georgia sparks one of the most controversial takes of the episode, with Brad and Joey challenging whether results fully match the national perception of dominance in today's college football landscape.

George Tsilfidis and Austin Mock rank all NFL Teams in the latest Tier list. From Super Bowl Contenders, to Playoff Pretenders.

G-Stack George and ClevTA discuss the blockbuster trade that sends Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams.

Which college football coaches are REALLY on the hot seat heading into the 2026 season? Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the coaches they believe may not survive the year at their current schools, including Bill Belichick at North Carolina, Deion Sanders at Colorado, Dabo Swinney at Clemson, Shane Beamer at South Carolina, Mike Locksley at Maryland and more. The crew debates whether Bill Belichick will still be coaching at North Carolina in 2027, if Deion Sanders missed his chance to leave Colorado, and whether Dabo Swinney can still compete in the modern era of college football. They also discuss which programs are falling behind financially, the toughest jobs in college football, and which coaches are under the most pressure heading into the season. Will Bill Belichick succeed at North Carolina? Can Deion Sanders keep Colorado relevant without Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders? Is Clemson heading toward a major fall under Dabo Swinney? Let us know in the comments which college football coach you think is under the most pressure this season.

G-Stack and ClevTA rank offensive linemen heading into the 2026-27 season, from "#1 offensive lineman in the league" all the way down to "awful".

College football is changing fast, and Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down one of the biggest questions facing the sport today: does college football need a salary cap? With NIL spending exploding across the country, some college football programs are reportedly pushing toward $40 million and even $50 million rosters. Knish and Powers discuss the future of NIL, donor fatigue, conference spending wars, playoff expansion, and whether the current model of college football is financially sustainable. The guys debate how schools like Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, and Texas A&M could separate themselves financially from the rest of college football, while programs across the SEC and Big Ten try to keep up in the NIL arms race. Joey Knish and Brad Powers also discuss NIL collectives, booster spending, revenue sharing in college sports, the future of non-revenue sports, and whether college football could eventually break away from universities entirely. They also examine how conferences like the SEC and Big Ten could shape the future of the sport as spending continues to rise. Joey Knish and Brad Powers give their thoughts on where college football is headed next and whether the sport can continue spending at this pace without major changes. Hit The Books is part of The Hammer Betting Network sponsored by FanDuel.

G-Stack and Hitman rank running backs heading into the 2026-27 season, from "#1 running back in the league" all the way down to "split rotation level".